“It’s mental and spiritual fuel – being outside is the best. It feeds your spirit and soul.”

Why Give Monthly?

“For me, it’s all about budget. I can control my giving and manage it better. Same as my bills and insurance, with my favourite charities I gave monthly,” says Carolyne.

“I can increase, decrease, or cease my gift at anytime. Monthly giving is flexible. And, my year-to-date contribution can be more because I give on a monthly basis,” she explains.

“Plus, the same way I budget to give to FortWhyte monthly, FortWhyte can plan with a constant source of revenue coming in. It’s a win-win. Both for me and for FortWhyte.”

“I think it’s restorative in many different ways – all aspects of nature,” the FortWhyte Alive member says. “Every visit can be different. See bison, see deer. I even learned how to canoe here.”

Join Carolyne –

And consider making your own monthly investment in connecting humans with nature. You can set up your gift online via credit card, complete and return this form to set up direct withdrawal, call Erin Bend at (204) 989-8355 x 212, or drop by in person to 1961 McCreary Road.

Take some time out this holiday season and experience the magic of intentional gift giving. Choose from a selection of experiences, perfect as a stand-alone gift or a stocking stuffer, to inspire your loved ones.

Tobogganing and Hot Cocoa

Experience the thrill of tobogganing down FortWhyte Alive's famed Richardson Rrrun toboggan slide out onto the frozen lake. After, warm up fireside with a cup of hot cocoa at the Buffalo Stone Café. A gift great option as stand-alone gift or a stocking stuffer for your loved ones.

Snowshoe for Two

Experience the magic of exploring FortWhyte Alive by snowshoe. This is a great experiential gift for family and friends of all ages — or the perfect stocking stuffer for you and your significant other to use together in the new year.

Ice Fishing Experience for Two

Experience a day of ice fishing on the frozen lake at FortWhyte Alive. This is a great gift option for beginners and more experienced fishers alike. Gift on its own or stuff those stockings with one-of-a-kind experiences to help cross those winter adventures off your bucket list.

FortWhyte Alive Membership

FortWhyte Alive Membership is a great experiential gift that keeps on giving — all year long.

Unlimited admissions are just the beginning. Not only can members visit as often as they like, members enjoy exclusive discounts and promotions, complimentary rentals — including fishing, snowshoes and other seasonal gear — all while making a difference in your community.

Wetrulybelievethat exploring, learning and connecting with nature is how we can create change in the world. People like you make it all possible — if you've been waiting to join us for a visit, there's never been a better time than now.

November 1, 2018 – FortWhyte Alive announces the retirement of long-time leader Bill Elliott and the appointment of his successor Liz Wilson as President and Chief Executive Officer of the privately operated, charitable organization for environmental education, effective today.

“After a thorough and thoughtful search process, we are thrilled to announce Liz Wilson as
President and Chief Executive Officer,” said Brian Thiessen, Chairman of FortWhyte Alive’s Board of Trustees.

“Liz is a natural leader and relationship builder with a proven track record of leadership
experience -- and we know she is the right person to build on FortWhyte’s success and position in the community.”

“On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I want to thank Bill for his tireless and inspired dedication to FortWhyte Alive over the past 35 years,” continued Thiessen.

“Under Bill’s visionary leadership we’ve witnessed the original ‘Fort Whyte Nature Centre’ evolve into Canada’s pre-eminent destination for environmental education and outdoor recreation. We are deeply grateful to Bill for his innumerable contributions to FortWhyte’s growth and success to date.”

“I’m thrilled that Liz is going to steward FortWhyte into its next 50 years,” said Bill Elliott. “Her experience, proven skills, and leadership abilities will serve FortWhyte and the broader community extremely well. We have a fantastic team of staff and volunteers to support Liz who are dedicated to providing innovative education and outdoor experiences -- and I am confident that Liz is the right person to lead FortWhyte through new frontiers.”

Wilson brings to FortWhyte an extensive background in the private sector combined with a rich variety of roles in the non-profit sector, having most recently served in fundraising and
development with Ducks Unlimited Canada.

“I’m really excited to join FortWhyte and build upon the great organization that Bill and his team have developed,” said Liz Wilson. “FortWhyte Alive is in an exciting stage and there are many opportunities ahead. I can’t wait to get to work!”

ABOUT FORTWHYTE ALIVE

Stewarding 660 acres of prairie, lakes, forest and wetlands, FortWhyte Alive is dedicated to providing programming, natural settings and facilities for environmental education, outdoor recreation, and social enterprise. In so doing, FortWhyte promotes awareness and understanding of the natural world and actions leading to sustainable living.